It might not be the first activity that springs to mind when you think about burning calories, but it turns out that yoga is an effective exercise for shedding those unwanted pounds and keeping you fit and healthy. In fact, it can be just as beneficial as more gruelling workouts – so if you prefer going slow, you’re in luck.
‘As long as you’re using more calories than you’re eating, you will lose weight,’ says Nick Hewitt, personal trainer for The Training Room. Plus, low-intensity exercise, such as yoga, puts less
